Muncie man sentenced for battery of infant son

A Muncie man who was accused of harming his infant son has received a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to battery resulting in bodily injury.

Michael Anthony Fisher Sr., 22, was arrested in January 2013 after it was determined his five-month-old son had three broken ribs.

Fisher allegedly told city police he held the infant "too hard" and squeezed him when he became angry, likely causing the injuries.

Delaware Circuit Court 5 Judge Thomas Cannon Jr. accepted a plea agreement that called for a second charge, neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily injury, to be dismissed. Fisher received an 18-month prison term, which was suspended, and was placed on probation for 18 months.